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Craftsman 247.38109

Gas Walk Behind Mower — service parts and specifications. Also written 24738109.

Spark plug
RC12YC p.2, 37
Spark plug gap
.020 p.17, 21
Engine oil
SAE30 (above) p.2, 14
Air filter
795066 (cartridge) · 796254 (foam) p.32

What these parts do

Spark plug — Replace annually or every 100 operating hours. Cross-reference equivalents from other brands usually fit.

Spark plug gap — Set with a feeler gauge before installing. A wrong gap causes hard starting and rough running.

Engine oil — Grade depends on operating temperature, not on the machine. Several grades listed below are all correct — pick by season.

Air filter — Check every 25 hours, more often in dusty conditions. A clogged filter shows up as black smoke and power loss.

All values found, with sources

ItemValueContextPage
Spark plugRC12YC… Oil Type: SAE30 Engine Oil Capacity: 18 ounces Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Spark Plug: Champion® RC12YC Engine: Briggs& Stratton Model …2
Spark plug gap.020… Champion® RC12YCsparkplug. 3. Checkthegapwitha wire gauge. See Figure12. Sparkpluggap shouldbe0.020in (0.51 ram). If necessary, resetthe gap. 4 …17
Engine oilSAE30… state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Noffman Estates, IL 60179 Engine Oil Type: SAE30 Engine Oil Capacity: 18 ounces Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Spark Plug …2
Air filter795066… 968 796493 Cover-Air Cleaner 404 690272 Washer 972 796489 Tank-Fuel 445 795066 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 975 796611 Bowl-Float 505 793515 Nut …32
Air filter796254… Tube 1023 796479 Cover-Rocker Arm 525 796502 Tube-Dipstick 1026 796481 Rod-Push 535 796254 Filter-Air Cleaner Foam 1029 691230 Arm-Rocker 562 …32

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